Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?

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In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

• In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.
• I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.
• This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hibernators or do they hibernate but not fully, or what?
• We will compare the black bears hibernation to smaller mammals like squirrels and chipmunks.
• I will discuss how geography and the much colder areas of our continent effect this same species, the American Black Bear.

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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.